ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC AREA MANAGER

Tyvak International is seeking new members to join their team to support space vehicle development.
Tyvak focuses on developing and integrating key components and technologies into highly integrated and high-performance nano-satellite vehicles.
The team’s skillset ranges from architecture, design, build, and test of mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems integrated into small spacecraft.
yvak International, a Terran Orbital company, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Electrical/Electronic Area Manager to join its growing team in Turin, Italy.
he Electrical/Electronic Area Manager will lead the electrical engineering team in the design, development, integration, and verification&testing of electronic subsystems for nanosatellite and microsatellite platforms.
The candidate will be responsible for coordinating the activities of a small but highly skilled team of engineers, ensuring technical excellence, compliance with schedule and budget, and alignment with program and organizational objectives.
The role requires strong technical expertise combined with leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
ey Responsibilities Manage and coordinate the work of a team of electrical engineers across multiple concurrent projects.
Ensure effective planning, resource allocation, task prioritization, and risk management within the electrical team, including effort estimation for upcoming projects.
Oversee day-to-day team management, including task distribution, workload balancing, leave planning, and ensuring overall team availability aligns with project needs.
Supervise the full development cycle of electrical subsystems and contribute to the definition of the electrical system architecture at platform level.
Coordinate the review of schematics, layouts, and test results, ensuring high quality, consistency, and compliance with design standards and internal processes.
Define internal processes for the Electrical Engineering team and ensure clear, standardized outputs for external teams and project stakeholders.
Participate in design reviews and support the preparation of project documentation and technical reports.
Mentor and develop engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical rigor.
Master’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
Maximum 5 years of relevant experience, with at least 1–2 years in a lead or coordination role.
Proven experience in managing the full lifecycle of electronic projects, with knowledge of design, production, and acceptance processes.
Experience with PCB design tools (preferably Altium Designer) and laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators, etc.).
Knowledge of design and troubleshooting of mixed-signal systems and power regulation circuits.
Familiarity with common communication protocols.
I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet.
Excellent planning, time management, and reporting skills.
Proven leadership with the ability to guide and align a skilled technical team.
Strong decision-making and ownership in complex technical contexts.
Ability to provide vision, direction, and team cohesion.
Inspires trust and fosters a culture of accountability and collaboration.
Clear communication and confident team presence.
Clear and effective communication in English, both written and oral.
Desirable Skills Previous experience in CubeSat or space-qualified electronics design, particularly in defining space electronic architecture.
Familiarity with ECSS standards and design for space environment (EMC, thermal, radiation).
Experience with test campaigns and hardware-in-the-loop setups.
Proficiency in leading technical reviews and making critical trade-off decisions.
Salary and benefits are EU market competitive and include Welfare, Benefits, Private Insurance, Flexible working Hours.
he gross annual salary (RAL) will be commensurate with the candidate's level of seniority, expertise, and overall contribution to the role, ensuring a fair and competitive package.
bout Tyvak InternationalTyvak International S.
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is a subsidiary of Terran Orbital Corporation and one of the most experienced small satellite groups in the industry.
We specialize in developing innovative nano-satellite missions and advanced technologies.
Our main office is located in Turin, Italy, a hub for space technology and innovation.
ork EnvironmentThe position is based in our Turin office.
Our work environment is dynamic, collaborative, and focused on pushing the boundaries of space technology.
We use state-of-the-art tools and equipment to support our mission of delivering responsive space solutions.